Giant RAINIER 2003 VS Merlin XLM XTR 2004 specs comparison

Giant Rainier 2003 comparison online with competitors

Giant Rainier

General Infos
Model Rainier
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2003
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Color choice -Team Blue
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Mosquito
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid AD 3 Levers
Avid CPS Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X139 Disc
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAluxx Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionGiant Alloy Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGiant Alloy MTB
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Giant Alloy MTB
Gear shift leversShimano Deore RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Giant Rainier Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Answer Manitou Axel Super

Other Specs of Giant Rainier

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M505 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGiant Groove
Seat post extension 30.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Giant Alloy


Merlin XLM XTR 2004 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XLM XTR

General Infos
Model XLM XTR
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2004
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Color choice -Polished
Sizes - 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Karma
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR RapidFire STI Levers
Shimano XTR Disc Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Crossmax SL
Rims manufacturerMavic Crossmax SL
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Mavic Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston EA-70
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsThomson Elite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano XTR
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano XTR Integral
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/44 Teeth
Shimano XTR
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire STI
Rear gear set 12 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin XLM XTR Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Fox Float F80 RLT

Other Specs of Merlin XLM XTR

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Selle Italia Flite
Seat post extensionEaston EC70


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